Contact Energy walking the talk

Contact Energy is
walking the talk on energy efficiency with their commitment
recognised at a function in Wellington this
morning.

Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority
(EECA) Chief Executive Heather Staley says Contact Energy is
not only an important energy user in its own right, as a
major electricity retailer and generator they are also
strategically placed to exert an important influence in the
wider market.

"Realising their responsibilities, Contact
is undertaking a range of ongoing energy-efficiency
initiatives both in-house and among customers," Ms Staley
said.

Among other things, Contact has appointed a
dedicated Energy Manager, sent executives on the New Zealand
Energy Managers course and mounted switch off campaigns to
staff.

The company is also implementing energy audits at
sites around the country, sparked by the success of a pilot
at its Wellington office. A revamp of the air conditioning
will save Contact's Wellington office more than 20 percent a
year and further savings will be achieved through changes to
its lighting.

"The really exciting thing for us is the
approach Contact is taking with their business customers.
Contact is offering major industrial customers
energy-efficiency services and advice and introducing them
to the benefits of EECA's Emprove business programme.
Contact also partnered with EECA to distribute posters and
stickers to businesses as part of our 'Better Off'
campaign," Ms Staley said.

Ms Staley said EECA is
improving energy choices. For information on EECA's
business programme visit www.emprove.org.nz

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